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Job Description Summary
The Chief Estimator provides technical and operational supervision to Lead and Senior Estimators. The Chief Estimator roles is responsible for preparing and approve general and/or discipline estimates for capital cost projects. Leads a team during the estimating process, including executive reviews and estimating meetings. Maintains high standards of professionalism and ethical behavior when representing the Company. This role is capable of developing conceptual, though detailed cost estimates, and takes a lead role in estimating reviews and presentations. The Chief estimator oversees the maintenance of estimating databases, and other related tools.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
As the Chief Cost Estimator you will:
- Lead a team during the estimating process including executive review and estimating meetings.
- Plan, develop and present capital cost estimates for projects as defined by an agreed-upon scope that will be used to make key management decisions
- Maintain high standards of professionalism and ethical behavior when representing the Company.
- Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to lead estimators in preparing time, cost, and labor estimates for projects under various delivery methods.
- Lead preparation of estimates for multi-discipline projects including understanding scope and accurate quantities.
- Developing Standard Work templates, formats, standards, processes
- Supervise and train other estimators.
- Perform risk and contract management responsibilities on bids.
- Review total estimate to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Manage information system to compare estimated costs to actual costs.
- Research and lead process of continuous improvement in estimating methods.
- Draft estimate plans through evaluation of scope, contract, desired estimate type / quality and time / resources available
- Review and approve cost studies
- Review design scope criteria and develop quantities for undefined scope assumptions in coordination with others
- Participate in establishing pricing structures to be applied to quantities for estimates
- Obtain vendor information and lead the development of estimating databases
- Evaluate productivity and develop probable construction cost based on crew craft productivity
- Prepare estimate basis and assumption documentation
- Perform cash flow analysis and extrapolate cost curves based on experience of scheduled-activities and cost correlation analysis
- Perform and review escalation calculations
- Identify risk items and assigns risk levels to portions of the project work
- Lead estimate reviews and presentations
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum 10 years of related professional experience in cost estimating, project planning, or related field
Desired Characteristics
- Experience in estimating commercial nuclear power projects and/or recent nuclear decommissioning and / or remediation and / or waste management
- Advanced knowledge of estimating large complex Engineering, Procurement and Construction projects
- Understands estimate types, classifications, and components
- Significant knowledge and experience in quantity takeoffs, statistical analysis, life cycle analysis and management of personnel
- Advanced understanding of craft productivity, current market pricing in related areas and knowledge of construction practices in local work region
- Advanced knowledge of construction methods and techniques in area of specialization and have a general understanding of other disciplines
- Familiar with engineering and construction codes and standards
- Thorough understanding of cost index and escalation projection sources
- Understands and contributes to risk and contingency assessments
- Skilled in oral and written communications, including presentation skills and ability to address a group of supervisors
The salary range for this position is $145K-$170K. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus.
Available health and welfare benefits include healthcare, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; savings account options (such as a Health Care Flexible Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account); and an employee assistance program. Additional benefits include a defined contribution 401(k) plan, employee life insurance, optional dependent life insurance, employee accidental death or dismemberment insurance coverage, salary continuance program benefits for disability, optional long-term disability, pre-tax transportation/commuter program, paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave, a layoff plan for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement program, use of Cariloop, adoption assistance, optional identity theft prevention insurance, optional personal legal assistance, and optional personal excess liability insurance.
This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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